Bologna Printable Tourist Map

Bologna Attractions

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  Giovanni Dall'Orto / attribution

  Piazza Maggiore

  Historic 115 by 60-meter square featuring a central raised granite pedestrian platform known as the crescentone. It is surrounded by significant medieval and Renaissance buildings, including administrative palaces and a major basilica.

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  Letizia Querci, Alfredo Di Maria / cc-by-sa-4.0

  Two Towers

  Iconic medieval towers built around 1150 for military signaling, defense, and social prestige. The taller structure reaches 97.2 meters and features a staircase of 498 steps leading to a 360-degree panoramic viewpoint.

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  Ceppicone / cc-by-sa-3.0

  Basilica of San Petronio

  Historic Gothic church notable for its impressive architecture, significant art collections, and the Cassini meridian line.

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  Barbaradel / cc-by-sa-3.0

  Fountain of Neptune

  Historic marble and bronze fountain built in the Renaissance period featuring a statue of Neptune and four angels symbolizing major rivers.

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  Gaspa / cc-by-2.0

  Basilica of Santo Stefano

  Historic complex of interconnected Romanesque religious buildings and chapels dating back to the 4th century. It is known for its symbolic representation of Jerusalem and its unique merger of structures from various eras.

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  Vladimir Vera Plaza / cc-by-4.0

  Window on the Canal

  Small hidden window revealing a view of the historic underground canal system known as 'Little Venice'.

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  jimmyweee / cc-by-2.0

  Via dell'Indipendenza

  Stroll the street leading to the railway station. It has always been the main street in the city and now it is packed with shops.

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  Nicola Quirico / cc-by-sa-4.0

  Basilica of San Domenico

  Historic church and convent known for its religious significance, Renaissance and Gothic architecture, and rich collection of art and relics.

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  Miguel Costa / cc-by-4.0

  Bologna Cathedral

  Historic Roman Catholic cathedral featuring Baroque interior art and a notable campanile. It is a significant site of religious worship and architectural heritage.

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  Jean Housen / cc-by-sa-3.0

  Archiginnasio Library

  Historic library housed in the Palazzo dell’Archiginnasio featuring a vast collection of rare manuscripts and incunabula.